News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news NYSE runs tests for Twitter IPO Oct. 28 - The NYSE rigorously tested its systems to ensure they could handle the big volume for Twitter's IPO and avoid Facebook's debacled debut on the Nasdaq. Fred Katayama reports. New Milestone Emerges Babys First iPhone App As adults turn increasingly to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, so do their children, a survey shows. Balloon space trips planned Want space travel but don't have pockets deep enough for Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic or the courage levels to match Felix Baumgartner, the daredevil space-jumper? A balloon trip to (almost) space and back might just be the answer. N.S.A. Head Says European Data Was Collected by Allies Two top United States intelligence officials defended their operations on Capitol Hill amid growing criticism of the nations surveillance efforts. Well Everyday Jet Lag How sleeping against type can affect your health. TV Sports Fox Failed to Keep Lens on the Ball The philosophy that what goes on between pitches in late innings is not riveting came back to haunt Fox in Game 4 of the World Series when it missed Koji Ueharas pickoff throw. Rookies Bruising Running Helps Open Up Packers Attack Led by Eddie Lacy, the top N.F.L. rookie rusher, Green Bay now has a formidable running game to complement the passing of Aaron Rodgers. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Conrad Murray regains his freedom Oct. 28 - Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for administering a lethal dose of a surgical anesthetic to Michael Jackson. Alicia Powell reports. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Today's Economist The Marginal Tax Rate Mess Means-tested programs have some undesirable consequences but conventional measures of their impact on marginal effective tax rates are misleading, an economist writes. T Magazine About Last Night | Tennis and Modern Architecture Converge in Beverly Hills A fund-raiser at the iconic Sheats Goldstein Residence, the house featured in The Big Lebowski, brought out a diverse assortment of guests, including Danger Mouse, Stephen Gaghan and Doug Aitken. Education Recruiters Without Borders Companies Scout Globally A survey suggests that institutions that focus on providing graduates with broad skills are winning more recognition, irrespective of their country or region. Nadal topples No. 1 Djokovic Rafael Nadal reclaims the world No. 1 ranking, toppling Novak Djokovic from top spot ahead of their clash in Sunday's China Open final. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. Balloon Ride to Offer Expansive View, for a Price World View, a new space tourism company, unveiled its plans on Tuesday to loft passengers to the stratosphere as early as 2015, not by rocket but by giant balloon. Stargazing in the desert It's thought to be the world's oldest desert. The sun has been beating down on it for at least 55 million years and it covers an area of around around 31,200 square miles. The Namib Desert is an unforgiving landscape but it's where Rob Johnstone chooses to spend his spare time. Three U.S. states, British Columbia to ink climate pact WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California governor Jerry Brown said on Thursday he plans to sign an agreement to formally align the state's climate and clean energy policies with those of Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Senate confirms Obama labor board nominee (Reuters) - A divided Senate on Tuesday confirmed a former union lawyer picked by President Barack Obama to be the top prosecutor at the National Labor Relations Board. Czech left leader gains ground in post-election party row PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech Social Democrat leader Bohuslav Sobotka gained ground on Tuesday against rivals trying to depose him as party chief and candidate for prime minister, after an unconvincing election win last weekend. Sports Briefing | College Basketball Four to Host N.C.A.A. Womens Regionals Notre Dame, Stanford, Louisville and Nebraska will host the N.C.A.A. tournament womens regionals this season. Accusations of Racism Haunting Russia Yaya Tour, a player from Ivory Coast, said that black players might boycott the World Cup in 2018 if the country did not curb abuse by fans. Dish wins dismissal of Harbinger's LightSquared lawsuit Oct 29 (Reuters) - Charlie Ergen's Dish Network Corp won dismissal on Tuesday of a lawsuit brought by Phil Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners in a fight over LightSquared Inc, a wireless... Twitter billionaire, small business fan Jack Dorsey might be an unassuming character, but he's also a tech titan who reinvented the way the world communicates. Now he's on a mission to upend commerce. Lawmaker Offers Strong Defense of U.S. Surveillance Efforts in Europe Representative Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said the National Security Agencys surveillance program was designed to protect the countries from the threat of terror. The Trouble With Blue Is the Warmest Color It isnt sex that makes Blue Is the Warmest Color problematic; its the patriarchal anxieties about sex, female appetite and maternity. Hawaii begins debate over whether to legalize gay marriage HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii started debating on Monday a proposal that would make the popular wedding and honeymoon destination the 15th U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage, repealing a voter-approved constitutional amendment that banned gay matrimony. Generic Rivals Sharply Erode Mercks Results In addition to competition from generic drugs, the drug maker had lower sales of its top-selling medicine, and restructuring and acquisition charges. UPDATE 2-"Guardians" TV sales rescue DreamWorks' quarter Oct 29 (Reuters) - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc reported quarterly results ahead of Wall Street estimates, helped by a strong pay-TV showing for "Rise of the Guardians", a fantasy film featuring Jack Frost, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. UPDATE 2-Obamacare official apologizes for website glitches (Adds quotes and details on Americans losing about insurance losses)) 3D Systems cuts 2013 profit forecast, shares fall (Reuters) - 3D Systems Corp cut its earnings forecast for 2013 as it spends more on research and expanding its retail presence, sending its shares down 7 percent in premarket trading. Documentary Association Announces Awards Nominations Dominating the feature film nominations were documentaries about issues and politics. Visiting Sicily's fiery Mount Etna At approximately 3,350 meters, it's Europe's highest and most active volcano. Beijing's smog artist A Dutch artist and designer has come up with a device he hopes will suck pollutants from Beijing's smog-cloaked skies, creating columns of clean air for the city's surgical-mask wearing residents. Russian teen gets F1 chance He might only be 19 but Daniil Kvyat is ready to race with the big boys after being confirmed as Toro Rosso's new signing for the 2014 season. UPDATE 1-Airbus won't deliver fewer than 25 A380/yr -CEO in paper * Airbus won't deliver fewer than 25 A350s in coming years T Magazine Home/Work | In Belgium, a Housewares Designer Finds Transcendence in Simplicity After stints as an industrial design student, a runway model and a handbag designer, Michael Verheyden found his calling as a maker of wonderfully elemental objects. Inquiry over baby in car trunk Oct. 29 - French authorities investigate after a baby is found living in squalor in the trunk of a car. Paul Chapman reports. Revenue Slides at Martha Stewart Living, Partly From Curbing Ties to J.C. Penney The company, which has hired Daniel W. Dienst as its next chief executive, had losses in broadcasting and publishing, where advertising revenue fell when it cut back its relationship with J. C. Penney.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061